Avo Taco

212-97 26 Avenue, Queens, NY 11360

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Avo Taco four times, with records going back to 2023. Avo Taco was last inspected on Dec 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Avo Taco trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Jul 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Feb 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Aug 30, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avo Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avo Taco on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Avo Taco?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Avo Taco.

How does Avo Taco compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Avo Taco most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Avo Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avo Taco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Avo Taco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Avo Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Avo Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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